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Chapter 20 - Floodplain Zoning

78. VARIANCE – An authorization by the board of adjustment or appeals for the
construction or maintenance of a building or structure in a manner which is
inconsistent with dimensional standards (not uses) contained in the floodplain
zoning ordinance.

79. VIOLATION – The failure of a structure or other development to be fully
compliant with the floodplain zoning ordinance. A structure or other development
without required permits, lowest floor elevation documentation, floodproofing
certificates or required floodway encroachment calculations is presumed to be in
violation until such time as that documentation is provided.

80. WATERSHED – The entire region contributing runoff or surface water to a
watercourse or body of water.

81. WATER SURFACE PROFILE – A graphical representation showing the elevation
of the water surface of a watercourse for each position along a reach of river or
stream at a certain flood flow. A water surface profile of the regional flood is used
in regulating floodplain areas.

82. WELL – means an excavation opening in the ground made by digging, boring,
drilling, driving or other methods, to obtain groundwater regardless of its intended
use.

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